No, it is a memorandum of understanding and not binding, and it does not impose any financial obligations.

The Sultanate of Oman has already begun exploring and operating prototypes of electric trucks in some logistics sectors, and the experiment will gradually expand according to technical readiness and infrastructure. It was in the first phase on the Dibba-Lima road to Khasab with us. And then at the ports for transporting goods from the port to the warehouses or other trucks, loading and unloading.

The memorandum does not affect heavy transport prices, but rather enables companies to invest in environmentally friendly heavy transport.

The Drive to Zero program is supported by the Clean Energy Ministerial and is currently under the management of the Colombian Ministry of Transport.

Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology – in collaboration with the relevant authorities.

· Cleaner air in your cities (reduction in truck and bus pollution).

· Quieter streets (electric vehicles are almost silent).

· Faster and more efficient logistics services thanks to the fleet update

In the medium to long term, costs will decrease because electric vehicles are less expensive to maintain and fuel compared to diesel. The beginning may require investments, but the state supports the gradual transition without sudden burdens.

· Decrease in black smoke behind trucks.

· Improved air quality → Reduced respiratory diseases.

· Reducing Oman's carbon footprint → A better global image.

· Encouraging the establishment of local factories for assembling and maintaining electric vehicles.

· Transferring charging and battery technologies to Omani companies.

· Priority for Omani personnel and companies in infrastructure projects.

· Reducing reliance on importing traditional fuel.

It positively impacts by reducing the costs of transporting goods (fuel and maintenance), and consequently a potential decrease in shipping costs, which positively reflects on the prices of goods for the Omani consumer.

Certainly, promising fields:

· Applications for booking electric trucks.

· Small smart charging stations (individual projects).

· Specialized maintenance for zero-emission vehicles.

· Energy efficiency consulting for transportation.

We can include school busses in collaboration with the relevant authorities as they fall under shared or public transportation.

1) Attracting investments in electric shipping and infrastructure.

2) Supporting green industries and logistics services.

3) Creating job opportunities and new technologies.

4) Enhancing Oman's position as a low-emission logistics hub.